Ellsmore

Ellsmore is a British surname of English origin. The name is locational and is derived from the Old English words "aell-mor," meaning "dweller at the alder moor." The surname is primarily found in the Cheshire area of England.

The Ellsmore family can trace its history back to the Middle Ages. The name has undergone various changes in spelling over the centuries, including Elsmere and Ellesmere. The Ellsmore surname is linked to individuals who resided near or by an alder-covered marsh or moorland.

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In modern times, the Ellsmore surname continues to be present in British society, carrying on the legacy of its historical roots.

There are approximately 259 people named Ellsmore in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Ellsmore.

Surname type: Location or geographical feature

Origin: English

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: England

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: English

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Daniel
  • Darren
  • David
  • Jason
  • John
  • Michael
  • Nicholas
  • Paul
  • Robert
  • Simon
  • Timothy

Female

  • Cathryn
  • Danielle
  • Elizabeth
  • Emma
  • Gemma
  • Helen
  • Kate
  • Linda
  • Rebecca
  • Samantha
  • Susan
  • Thora
  • Vivian
  • Wendy

Similar and related surnames

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